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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-17

The contest Tor the authorship OF
this county, which grew out of the very
close vote cast for that office last fall,
was determined on Saturday, BY the
dismissal OF the case by agreement of
the parties, in the common pleas court.
While recount of the ballofs before
the Justice reduced the majority of Mr..
Barrett below that shown 10y the county
returning board, the change was not
sufficient 10 show that Mr. Darrah had
an undisputed majority of the ballots in
tie boxes, and after the fact was estab
Iished in accordance with the manly and
dignifed course pursued by him during
the entire canvass, without resorting 10
Quibbles or catching at strsws of which
there was an abundance within reach,
he stopped proceedings. submitting
gracefully to what seemed to be the
verdict of the people. In calling for a
recount of the ballots. Mr.. Darrah an
swered the demands of the Republicans
of the county and his course in discon>
tinuing further proceedings in the con-
test will meet with general commen-
datiOn.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-17
Legal Notice.

II. HORNBROOK, of the CITY of Wheel
ing, in the state of West Virginia, and
= IL Mary B. Altman, of Wichita, in the state
of Kansas, will take notice, that Olivia Peck,
as executrix of the estate OF Daniel Peck, de-
ceased, on the Sd day of February, 1887, fled
in the court of common pleas of Belmont
county, Ohio, in case number 4l40, against the
above named parties and others, her petition,
setting forth among other things, THAT the
Exchange Bank, of Wheeling, obtained at the
fall term, 1856. of said court, a Judgment
against the defendants, Lewis Woodmansee,
Hattie " oodmaRsee and Susannah Lewis for the
sum of $3.50, with interest; that said plaintiff,
as executrix aforesaid, is liable for said judg-
ment on account of the obligation of her tesla
tor as security, which judgment is made lien
on the following premises, situate in Pease
township, Belmont county, Ohio, and being the
same premises conveyed to said Hattie Wood
mansee by deed from Amos Osborne and wife,
dated the 18th day of March, 1888, and record
ed in record of deeds of said county, in volume
so, page 247. And the plaintiff asks that the
first above-named defendants be required to
set up any lien thev may have on said premises,
or the same may be forever barred; that all
liens be adjusted according to their priorities,
together with the lien of the said Exchange
Bank, of Wheeling, and that the premises
aforesaid be sold and the proceeds distributed
among the claimants according to their respec-
tive priorities, as the same shall be found by
the court. Said parties are required to answer
on or before April 18th, 1887, or their liens, if
any they have on TIE above-described premises,
will be forever barred.
OLIVIA PECK.
Executrix of Daniel Peck, decd.
9. W. Carroll, Atty. 2l7-7t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-17
PRACTICAL PARAGRAPHS.
The Outlook for Wheat and the Pros
pect for Fruit.

The March session of the Belmont Co.
Farmers Club was held in the court
house, on Saturday afternoon, at 2
O'Clock. In the absence of the president,
Joseph j. Taggart was called to the
chair.
The outlook for wheat was reported
as rather unfavorable-not promising
over so per cent. of an average crop; the
early sOwn wheat was the most promise
ing, while the late sOwn grown grain
and that grown on bleak western expo
sure was badly damaged. Reports were
made by Joseph ]. Taggart. John Wat
son, Henry Morgan and Jas. A. Stewart
The condition of the fruit buds was
pronounced healthy, and peaches, cher+
ries, plums, pears and apples reported as
comparatively uniDjured. This will be
the off-year for cherries and plums, how
ever, and an abundant crop is not anti.
cipated-A. T. McKelvey, Amos Faw>
cett and j. F. Young, reporting
The discussion of the topic "Prepara~
tion for Spring Planting" was then ta>
ken up, and an interesting discussion
followed, all the members present parti-
cipating. 1t was asserted that prepara-
tion for spring planting properly began
when the fall work ended. Much of the
hurry of spring work could be avoided
by hauling out manure during the win
ter, and blowing sod fields or heavy
limestone ground in the fall or open
weather in the early spring. Quite di-
versity of opinion was expressed as to
the best method of disposing of manure
some members advocating spreading
during the winter and blowing under
others contending that the best results
were obtained by scattering on the plow-
ed ground and narrowing in the surface
soil. All agreed that head-lands should
be avoided in winter blowing. and back
furrowing practiced where possible.
Early sowing of oats was recommended
and to that end the majority advised
the use of the shovel plow, spring-tooth
harrow, or sharp drag-harrow, on stock |
ground, followed by the drill; where the
ground was weedy, plowing was advo
Gated. VIM. Chambers spoke of the adj |
vantages of subsoiling, and gave some |
some valuable experience. |
The hour for adjournment arrived be-
fore the discussion ended. On motion |
of James A. Stewart. Corn and Potato
Culture" was selected as the subject for |
discussion next month.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-17

Mr.. JOHN R. Cow. the city editor of
the Bellsire Independent, came up
"Wednesday evening, and observed St.
Clairsville by moonlight, and the fol-
lowing morning, just as the sun was
stretching his first rays over its SUBJ
stsntial walls, gazed In admiration at
the new court house. then took the first
train home and penned the following,
which, though somewhat poetic, con.
tains large kernels Of truth:
"The new court house, on which work
is being RAPIDLY pushed. is fine build.
ing. and one of which the county may be
proud. Nevertheless. it rather detracts
from the appearance of the town, and
makes the balance of the houses look
smaller and less pretentious than they
really are-hsying something of the eff
feet of diamond breastpin on flannel
shirt"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-17
Monday, April 18th, 1887,
Flushing Annexation.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the Incorporated
~ Village of Flushing, Belmont county, Ohio,
pursuant to an ordinance passed by the council of
said village January Slst, 1887, by j. w. Hollings-
worth, its agent appointed for that purpose, has
made application to the County Commissioners of
said county, to have the hereinafter described terri
tory, situate in said county contiguous to the pres
ent corporate boundary of said village annexed
thereto and the corporate limits thereof according
ly enlarged to-wit Being part of section 20 town.
ship g. range 5, bounded and described as follows:
Beginning for the same at the northwest corner of
section 20 and following the north boundary line of
said section east $3.50 chains; thence south 25.S3
chains; thence west $50 chains; thence south so
chains to the half section ne thence west 90 chains
to the section line; thence north Al 6S chains to the
place of beginning containg 225 acres, exclusive of
land within present corporate lmits that the petit
ton therefor with map of said territory and copy
of said ordinance thereto attached was on the 7th
day of March, 1887, filed in The Office Of the Auditor
of said county; and that the same will be heard by
said Commissioners at their office in St. Clairsyille,
in said county, the 9th day of May 1887 at 11SO
a. N.
The INooRPoRATED VILLAGE OF FLUSHING.
By j. W. Hollingsworth, Agent. list
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-17
GIFT 10 All.

In order to give all chance TO test it, and
thus be convinced of its wonderful curative
powers, DR.. Kings New Discovery for Com
sumption, coughs and colds, will be, for a
limited time, given away; this offer is not
only liberal, but shows unbounded faith in
the merits of this great remedy; all who suf>
fer from coughs, colds, consumption, asthma,
bronchitis, or any affection of the throat or
lungs, are especially requested to call at Pat"
tersons' drug store and get trial bottle free;
large bottles 81.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-17
Mayors Proclamation
OF ELECTION.

I n compliance with the requirements of the
laws of the State of Ohio, J, David NJ
i Davies, Mayor of the village of st. Clairs-
vile, Ohio, hereby notify the qualified voters
of said municipal corporation, that on MONDAY,
the 4th day of April, A. D. 1887, between the
hours of 6 O'Clock a. m. and o'clock p. m, at
the Court House, within said corporation, an
election will be held for the purpose of choOs-
ing the following officers for said corporation,
to-wit: Three Councilmen for the term of two
years; one Clerk for the term of two years.
Given under my hand and official seal, at my
office in said corporation, this 18th day OF
March, A. D. 1887.
Seal DAVID NJ. DAVIES,
3 l7-2t Mayor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-17
Valuable Farm for Sale.

I OFFER for sale the farm owned by the late
Daniel Peck, situated in Richland township,
Belmont county, Ohio, on the National
Road, one and half miles west of ST. Clairs-
vile. The farm contains about III acres Of
good and well lying land; we'll watered; in a
good state of cultivation. There is 100 acres
cleared land, the balance timber; about so
acres in grass. On the farm are a comfortable
dwelling house, good stable and wagon shed,
and other necessary ut-buildings; an apple
orchard of about four acres-trees of good
size and variety. There is also a vineyard of
l35 grape vines, consisting of ten varieties OF
the most choice fruit. There is a number of
other fruit trees, peaches, plums, cherries, &c.
The farm. is in an excellent neighborhoOd, con-
venient to schools; and, located as it is, on the
National Road, will make very desirable and
pleasant home for a family. Terms of sale
will be made reasonable. For further partica
lars or information concerning the property,
call on or address the undersigned st. Clairs-
Vile, Ohio. OLIVIA PECK,
IL lift Executrix of DanielPeck. deed
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-17
Probate Court.

NOTICE is hereby given that the following NAM
~ ed administrators, executors, guardians as
signees and trustees have filed in my office at ST.
Clairsvlle their accounts and vouchers for settle
ment tO-wit:
David Mellott, guardian of Alexander, Archibald
Z. and Ella Giffin, minors.
Jonathan Perkins, guardian of John C. Roby,
minor.
james C. Tallman, assignee of Susan D. Corbet,
assignor.
minor.
Alfred Bethel, executor of John Mccall, decd.
Mary A. Alexander, guardian of James A., Wilber
M. and Andrew B. Alexander minors.
William T. Rufer adm of Abigail Criswell, deed
E. l.. Feeley, guardian of John and George Pen
ningtOn, minors.
All of the above will be for examination and settle
ment on the 18th day of March, 1881.
S9-St ISAAC GAST0N, Probate Judge.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-17
SALE OF
BONDS.

THERE will be offered at public SALE at the
! i Office of the Commissioners of Belmont county
st. ClairsviIle, Ohio at one O'Clock p. m, on
THURSDAY, APRIL 7th, 1887,
10000 of Belmont County, Ohio, Court House
and Jail Bonds of the following denominations
20 bonds OF 81 600 each and 20 bonds of $500 each
bearing interest at the rate of per cent per snnum
payable semi-snnually, on the LIST day OF Septem-
Der and LIST day of Msrch-bonds and interest pay
| able at the County Tressurer's Office Bel
mont County Ohio. These bonds will be num-
bered from 50 to 125, inclusive and will mature as
follows: Number S5 to 90, inclusive, of the de-
nomination of $1,000 each, and 106 to ITO, inclu-
sive of the denomination of $500 EACH will fall due
and become payable March 1st 1884, 81 to e5 inclu-
sive OF the denomination of 81 900 each and LII to
lis. inclusive of the denomination of $500 each,
will fall due and become payable September 1st
1894; So to 100 inclusive, of the denomination of
81 600 each, and 116 to no. inclusive of the denom-
ination of $500 each will fall due and become pay
able March 1st 1896; 01 to 1O5 inclusive of the de-
nomination of $1,000 each, and 121 to lbs, inclu-
sye, of the denomination of $500 each will fa duo
and become payable September 1st 1895.
These bonds issued by authority and in pur-
suance of an act of the general assembly, state of
Ohio, passed April 10, 1884, entitled "an act to au-
thorize and require the commissioners of Belmont
county to build court house and jail" " and an act
supplementing and amending the same, passed
March 18th, 1885, entitled act supplementary to
act entitled an act to authorize and require the
commissioners of Belmont county, Ohio, to build
court house and jail passed April 10th, 1884, o. L.,
Vol. 81, page S29.) and to amend section of the
same"
Ioo La,
and in lots of 81, 900 and $500 each.
FIRST OFFER-$3O 900 in Forty Lots.
$500 maturing March list, 1894; $3.50 maturing
September LIST, 1884, 81 800 maturing March 1st 1885,
$500 mataring September LIST, 1896
SECOND OFFER $50, 900 in Two Lots
FIRST LOT.
$500 msturing March LIST. 1894; $500 maturing
September LIST, 1894.
SECOND LOT.
$500 maturing March 1st 1895; s., 500 maturing
September 1st, 1895.
THIRD OFFER $4,000.
All of said bonds will be offered in one lot of
$4,000.
None of said bonds will be sold for less than the
face value thereof. with any interest that may have
accrued thereon. Bonds must be paid for at the
County Treasurer's Office at the time of sale, at
which time and place the same will be delivered to
the purchasers. The Commissioners reserve the |
right TO reject any or all bids.
For information of parties desiring to bid, we
state that the tax duplicate of Belmont county |
to s2S 5000; Indebtedness $4,000; popu-
lation of county in 1880, $1,000.
By order of the Board OF Commissioners of Bel
mont county, Ohio.
d. H. DARRAH, Auditor.
ST.. CLAIRsvILLE o., Mar. 18th, 1887. 817-td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-17
Renews Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Cbesley, Peterson, Clay Co.,
Iowa, tells the following remarkable story,
the truth of which is vouched for by the res>
idents of the town; 4 am 73 years old; have
been troubled with kidney complaint and
lameness for many years; could not dress my
self without help; now en- free from all
pain and soreness, and am able to do all my
own housework; owe my thanks to Electric
Bitters for having renewed nay youth, and
removed completely all diseases and pain.
Try bottle, only Soc, at Pattersons'.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-17

COMMON PLEAS COURT ajourned on
Saturday until April 5th, at o'clock.
when an adjourned session will be held.
ending at noon on the 9th. Court be-
gan on Tuesday at Woods6eld, Judge
briggs presiding, and will continue for
about three weeks. The last week of the
term will be held by Judge Pierce, of
Cadiz,to dispose of cases in which Judge
briggs was interested as attorney.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-17

The Prohibition convention at the
court house on Tuesday, was fairly at
tended, and matters pertaining to the
good of the third party received atten-
tion at the forenoon session. After din
ner, the time was occupied by speeches
by | G Mcfarland, Rev. Lewis and r S
Clark
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-17

THROUGH the courtesy of Mr. H
Close. we are in possession of samples
of Waste" Ring Waste" "Tops" and
Secured Wools," which are receiving
the especial attention of wool growers
and manufacturers at this time. Per.
sons interested in examining these wool
products, can do so by calling at the
CHRONICLE, where any information con-
cerning them will be cheerf1liy given.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-17

DIR S L JEPsoN, our former townsman
delivered one of the course of popular
free lectures under the auspices of the
Y NJ G A in Wheeling on Tuesday eve
ming, before large and interested au-
dience, subject The Tripod of Life
the Heart Lungs and Brain" The
press refers to the lecture as being one
of special value.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-17
Saturday, April Esd, 1857.

At O'Clock p. m, the following described
real estate, tO-wit:
Situated in township of Goshen, county OF
Belmont and state of Ohio, and known as the
northwest quarter of section number p, town
ship number Z and range number 5, and con-
tanning one hundred and sixty-one and 6S-l00
acres (l6l 6S-l00) of land. Said premises to
he sold subject to dover of Asanath Hoge,
described as follows: 1t being the southeast
part of the northwest quarter of section %,
township I, range 5, beginning at the south
east corner of the aforementioned quarter
and running thence with south boundary line
of said quarter W. SS.SS rods; thence n.72 rods;
thence east SS.SS rods; thence south ~ rods to
place of beginning, containing 40 acres.
The abOve-described premises will be sold
either as whole or in parcels to suit pur-
chasers, as will bring the most money.
Appraised at $6427.20.
TERMs-One-third cash on day of sale: one-third
in year; one-third in two years, with interest
secured by mortgage on premises sold.
o. E. FOULKE, Sheriff.
By NJ. NJ. SCOTT, Deputy.
A. H. & W. Mitchell, Plff's Atty. 3l7-td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-17

THE Pleasant Valley Presbyterian
church festival oD Wednesday and
Thursday evenings, was highly success
ful, netting TO the church the handsome
sum Of 1906 03. Fifteen dollars of this
amount was realized through the en-
deavoTs of Mrs Adaline McMilleD, by
the sale of tickets and contributions in
ST. Clairsville.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-17
Tuesday, April 10th, 1887,


Railway, on
Tuesday, April 10th, 1887,
At 1 o'clock p. m, the following described real
estate to-wit:
First Tract-Being part of the northeast half of
the northeast quarter of Section township g. range
beginning at the northeast corner of said section;
thence south 125 poles thence south 40 west 81
poles; thence south 892lo west 4.85 poles; thence
north 100 poes thence north S9 east 1885 poles to
beginning containg IS acres 2 roOds, 81 perches-
excepting from the above tract 23 acres sold to Will
liam Jones by Alex. Y. Henderson; also, excepting
from the above tract one-ha acre sold to Jonathan
Knight by Alex. Y. Henderson.
Fourth Tract-Being part of section 2, township
range 4, beginning for the same at stone at the
southwest corner OF lands owned by Alex. Y. Hen
derson; thence south S92l west H.46 poles; thence
poes thence north 45o east 96 poles; thence north
east 328 poles; thence north 5Ol. east - poles;
thence north 81 east 81 poles to corner of William
Henderson's lands and with the line thereof north
$40 east 7 poles; thence north 74l east 88S poles
to stake eastern boundary of said section thence
south 149 poles thence south 670 west y perches;
thence south 71o west 81 poles TO a stone; thence
south 45o west A poles; thence 20 west q poles to
beginning, containing 100 acres-excepting from
above fourth tract IL acres sold to Matthew Ed
all of the above described tracts the sxoOt vein of
coal and other privileges sold by Alex. Y. Hender-
son to Seah Chamberlain, will fully appear by a
reference to volume 81 page 79 of records of deeds
of Belmont county, Ohio.
The above described tracts OF land Will be sold
separately together will bring the NEST money.
Appraised as follows: First tract, $3.50; fourth
tract S69S4.
Terms -One-third cash on day of sale; one-third
in one year; one-third in two years, with interest
JOHN POLLOCK,
S17-td Assignee of Alexander Y. Henderson.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-17

THE engine on the Northern, was de-
rallied by broken rail. at Miller's cross
ing, on its south bound trip Tuesday
evening. and didn't get on the track
again until after o'clock the following
morning. About twenty passengers
were aboard the train. some of them,
Prohibitionists who bad been in attend
ance at the convention in st. Clairsville.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-17
Notice to Contractors.
Co,,,1ssToNrp,s OvF1cr

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, I
ST. CLAIRsvILLE O., March IL, 1887.
CEALED proposals will be received at the office
y of the Commissioners of Belmont county, Ohio,
until noon, MONDAY, APRIL 4th, 1881 for lime stone
of good quality for macadamizing, delivered at the
jail yard of said county in such quantities and at
such times Commissioners may specify. Bids
must be made at a given price per ton, weighed
on city scales fees paid by contractor. ALI bids
must be accompanied by bond satisfactory to the
Commissioners, for the faithful performance of
contract. The Commissioners reserve the right to
reject any or all bids. ID. Il. DARRAH,
list Auditor Belmont County.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-17

TIE Morristown Dramatic Club gave
very creditable entertainment in that
place last Thursday evening to a crowd
ed house. Quite large sprinkling of
young people, of this place. drove out
and enjoyed the entertainments, and the
hospitality, of Mr.. Am. Horner, of the
Horner House.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-17

JAMES LEoNARD. Martins Ferry
carpenter, employed on the G, L & W
extension at Bridgeport. was accident
ally knocked off plank which he was
walking extending from one of the piles
to the back river bridge. to the ground
below distance of 80 or 40 feet. break
ing his arm and suffering severe inju>
ries of the head and back.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-17
Notice to Physicians.

NOTICE is hereby given that bids viii be receiv-
~ ed at the Office of the Belmont County Infrmary
until II o'clock noon, Saturday, March 26, 1887
from Physicians for medical attendance on ont
door paupers in the several townships of the county
Of Belmont. Those whose bids are accepted viii
be required to furnish bond in double the amount
Of bid, for the faithful performance of contract.
By order of Board of Directors
lost VIM. LODGE, President
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-17

W S CoNNoRs fell from a freight
train, crossing the Pan Handle bridge
at Steubenville. on Sunday to the river
below, striking the bridge timbers in his
descent He was rescued from drowning
by some men in a skiff, but died on Mon
day from bis injuries.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-17

NOTICE is hereby given to William ]. Rainey, of
~ Cleveland, Ohio, and to the heirs of David At
kinson, deceased, whose names and places OF resi-
dence are unknown that at the March session. 1887,
of the Commissioners of Belmont county, Ohio,
August Kuckuck and others filed their petition for
an alteration of state road known the Steuben-
vile and Marietta road, between the following
points, to-wit point in said state road the west
side of the c. P railroad south of Raineys switch
said railroad and point on said state road at or
near the south end of the bridge over Deep rum by
locating and establishing the same the following
line, to-wit' Commencing at point in said state
road on the west side of the c. P. railroad south
of Rainey switch said railroad; thence north
the west side of said railroad through the lands of
William Rainey, Henry West, Jas. W. Gray and John
Hughes, to the northwest corner of August kuc-
kuck's orchard; thence northerly through his land
and the lands of Thorburn & Gray and the lands be-
longing to the estate of David Atkinson, deceased,
to the Deep run road; thence eastery with the line
of Deep road to point in said state road at or
near the south end of the bridge Deep run; that
viewers and surveyor of said road were appointed
by said Commissioners, and that said viewers and
surveyor will meet at the south end of Raineys
switch on the Cleveland & Pittsburgh railroad in
said county on the 10Th day of April, 1887, at 10
o'clock a. to enter upon the discharge of their
duties. AUGUST kUCkUCh,
917-4t Principal Petitioner.